Payroll Specialist

Brown Trucking Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brown Trucking Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and on time, maintain records, and resolve questions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. In-office work with potential overtime and benefits processing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines and a team player.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• General office experience – especially Microsoft Excel and exceptional mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution.
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll system functions required; ADP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties in connection with payroll preparation.
• Investigate and adjust reported pay irregularities.
• Prepare appropriate federal, state, and local forms as required.
• Prepare special reports for tax and social security requirements and insurance purposes.
• Post payroll to Ledger.
• Prepare multi-state child support and tax garnishment withholdings.
• Assist with 401k deposits and company match.
• Knowledge of company benefits and proper deductions.
• Filing of necessary documents.
• Distribute and mail paycheck stubs that are requested.
• Confidentially maintain all personnel files, changes of status and payroll records.
• Assist Payroll Manager as needed.
• Perform additional related duties and assignments as directed by Management Required

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excel

Education

Associate degree (Business/Accounting)

Tools

ADP

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lithonia, GA. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, resolving payroll-related questions, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties in connection with payroll preparation.
• Investigate and adjust reported pay irregularities.
• Prepare appropriate federal, state, and local forms as required.
• Prepare special reports for tax and social security requirements and insurance purposes.
• Post payroll to Ledger.
• Prepare multi-state child support and tax garnishment withholdings
• Assist with 401k deposits and company match.
• Knowledge of company benefits and proper deductions.
• Filing of necessary documents.
• Distribute and mail paycheck stubs that are requested.
• Confidentially maintain all personnel files, changes of status and payroll records.
• Assist Payroll Manager as needed.
• Perform additional related duties and assignments as directed by Management Required

Skills

• Associated degree and/or at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines and a team player
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• General office experience – especially Microsoft Excel and exceptional mathematical skills
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll system functions required; ADP experience preferred Environment and Physical

Requirements

The majority of the work week will be in office. Duties to include administrative functions using the phone, computer and communicating with people. This job will require occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit a minimum of 8 hours per day, perform keyboard operations a minimum of 6 hours per day, and must be able to stand and climb stairs as required. Job Type: Full-time

Pay

$27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• What is your desired pay expectation?

Experience

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)
• ADP: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute:
• Lithonia, GA 30058 (Required) Work Location: In person